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Yipee wk5 run 3 in the bag!

Was very close to stopping in bed this morning and not even attempting it but so glad I changed my mind, did struggle with my breathing abit at one point, took...

Was very close to stopping in bed this morning and not even attempting it but so...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Average distance on completion

I remember seeing a pie chart showing the average distance on completion, could anyone point me in that direction please?

I remember seeing a pie chart showing the average distance on completion, could...

Florentine

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Done! Bring on Week 2 !

Well, i know it is early days but i am pleased to complete week 1 to plan. i found run 1 hard but run 2 and 3 have been ok. warm up exercises before and post...

Well, i know it is early days but i am pleased to complete week 1 to plan. i fou...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 shambling continues!

Well my knees clicked like clicking was in style on my brisk warm up walk and hip crunched last night but I still ran and even managed the speed up at the end....

Well my knees clicked like clicking was in style on my brisk warm up walk and hi...

CaptFrey

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee arthritis ☹️

Well finally been diagnosed with knee arthritis....can I still run???

Rubygrace-

•4 years ago

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First run. Ouch

First run! I felt able to do most of the runs but had calf muscle pain that stopped me. Will try again tomorrow.

First run! I felt able to do most of the runs but had calf muscle pain that sto...

Pauleden

•4 years ago

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Graduated this week!

I graduated this week! Finished the programme on Wednesday, I was pretty impressed with myself. Only worry is my times were getting slower towards the end....

I graduated this week! Finished the programme on Wednesday, I was pretty impress...

Aberlourj

•4 years ago

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Hello everyone

Latest Newbie here. I started C25K and I am now on week 4. I have been so pleased that I managed to complete each run and it has made me feel so positive that...

Latest Newbie here. I started C25K and I am now on week 4. I have been so please...

Grayster

•4 years ago

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Feeling defeated 😕

Just finished week 7..... well I say finished, truth is I could only manage 22ish minutes this morning. I don’t know if it was the heat or because I took a...

Just finished week 7..... well I say finished, truth is I could only manage 22is...

MN4babes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hay fever and Asthma Hell

So far have really been fighting a good fight, but do feel there are external forces who don’t agree with me running...Took an extra rest day after my last run...

So far have really been fighting a good fight, but do feel there are external fo...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 Completed!

Wow, I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’ve done it! I’ve reached the end of C25K! I am so proud of myself and how far I’ve come in this time (and how many...

Wow, I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’ve done it! I’ve reached the end of C...

Kayleicia

Graduate•4 years ago

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Amazing 🤩

So proud of myself... this morning I thought I’m just going to run, not worry about it and see how long I can run for... not listen to Jo and just use my...

So proud of myself... this morning I thought I’m just going to run, not worry ab...

pawsnclaws

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 just completed

After week 5 had to take a 2 week break due to shin splint but my leg has recovered and i bought some new running shoes and ive smashed week 6. Didnt repeat...

After week 5 had to take a 2 week break due to shin splint but my leg has recove...

Draxon

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK7R2 What price on running

Just completed R2 and it’s was a super morning, have I been spoilt as I’ve yet to feel cold and wet. Now doing the 25min runs I find myself focusing on the...

Just completed R2 and it’s was a super morning, have I been spoilt as I’ve yet t...

SquareBear

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Complete!

Really excited to announce that I am done with week 2. Feeling more energized than ever. Really excited about this program!!

Really excited to announce that I am done with week 2. Feeling more energized th...

Syntrope

•4 years ago

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1st 5K complete!

I ran my first 5K this morning. It was a virtual 5K that I signed up for last month. My time was 45:12, I really wanted to break the 45 minute mark, but I was...

I ran my first 5K this morning. It was a virtual 5K that I signed up for last mo...

Justinian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 completed (newbie post)

Wow! I ran for 25 minutes non stop! And I still felt I had some in the tank. At the beginning I would have never guessed I'd make it this far and now week 9...

Wow! I ran for 25 minutes non stop! And I still felt I had some in the tank. ...

Thorfinn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 completed

Finished my third run this evening. Was nice out but an hour later I felt completely exhausted! Any tips?

Finished my third run this evening. Was nice out but an hour later I felt comple...

Chocoholic77

•4 years ago

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W7 R1

I completed my first run in 8 days tonight after hurting my calf after W6 R3. I was very surprised how little I struggled with the run (other than the heat and...

I completed my first run in 8 days tonight after hurting my calf after W6 R3. I ...

Zizu900

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 complete (newbie)

I have started couch to 5k during lock down, as my normal walking to the train and then work had halted due to working from home. It has been challenging but...

I have started couch to 5k during lock down, as my normal walking to the train a...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee pain - week 2

Run 1 of week 2 day before yesterday. Today my leg is slightly swollen below right of my left knee, with a slight throbbing pain, same sensation across left...

Run 1 of week 2 day before yesterday. Today my leg is slightly swollen below rig...

MirabelStreeter

•4 years ago

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W5r3 - smashed it 😁

I noticed lots of other people completed the dreaded 20 minute run today (well done everyone!) so thought I’d share that I also completed it this evening! Was...

I noticed lots of other people completed the dreaded 20 minute run today (well d...

messthezombie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Foot injury?

My right foot hurts in the soul and on the right near my ankle! I can walk but should I run?

My right foot hurts in the soul and on the right near my ankle! I can walk but s...

Helenmichellej

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 👍

When I go out for a jog at 9pm in Scotland I do not expect it to be 22°C! 🤪 I couldn't have done it if the sun was still out. As everyone on here says W6R1 is...

When I go out for a jog at 9pm in Scotland I do not expect it to be 22°C! 🤪 I c...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

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W6R3 complete - podcast/music help

So this morning I completed 25 minutes of running and I am still on a high! 2 months ago I would have never imagined being able to run for this long! Now...

So this morning I completed 25 minutes of running and I am still on a high! 2 mo...

Wh1teT1ger7

Graduate•4 years ago

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Quarantini time!

Just having a wee Martini to celebrate finishing Week 9! This morning I didn’t think I’dl manage anything today, after overindulging on curry last night... so...

Just having a wee Martini to celebrate finishing Week 9! This morning I didn’t t...

NorthWallsBoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 attempt 2 ✅

After having not been able to run for even half the time earlier this week (after having given blood) I gave myself a few day’s rest and now I’m back to it! I...

After having not been able to run for even half the time earlier this week (afte...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally completed

Just completed my last run , to anyone who thinks they can’t do it they can ! Never did I think I’m the beginning I would manage to finish let alone enjoy...

Just completed my last run , to anyone who thinks they can’t do it they can ! Ne...

Skyecaroline

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gosh......how badly do I need to run right now.........??

And........I don't mean jog folks....no.....sorry....I'm aware that I usually advocate slowly......very, very slowly ......but I'm on the ic again ( bursitis...

And........I don't mean jog folks....no.....sorry....I'm aware that I usually ad...

Cakerunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lead legs and a splitting head, but ran my fastest time yet???

Felt tired from the off, thankfully I only remembered I was running the full 30 minutes half way round 😂 Head was banging and I felt so tired, just resigned...

Felt tired from the off, thankfully I only remembered I was running the full 30 ...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Yipee wk5 run 3 in the bag!

Average distance on completion

Week 1 Done! Bring on Week 2 !

Week 7 Run 2 shambling continues!

Knee arthritis ☹️

First run. Ouch

Graduated this week!

Hello everyone

Feeling defeated 😕

Hay fever and Asthma Hell

Week 9 Run 3 Completed!

Amazing 🤩

Week 6 run 3 just completed

WK7R2 What price on running

Week 2 Complete!

1st 5K complete!

Week 6 Run 3 completed (newbie post)

Week 1 completed

W7 R1

Week 5 run 1 complete (newbie)

Knee pain - week 2

W5r3 - smashed it 😁

Foot injury?

Week 6 Run 1 👍

W6R3 complete - podcast/music help

Quarantini time!

Week 6 run 3 attempt 2 ✅

Finally completed

Gosh......how badly do I need to run right now.........??

Lead legs and a splitting head, but ran my fastest time yet???

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